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<blockquote data-quote="upfrombottom" data-source="post: 768831" data-attributes="member: 13088"><p>This is why I asked about the sulfur. Ground water sometimes contain high concentrations of sulfur and iron. This was taken from our extention service website.</p><p></p><p><strong>Sulfur</strong>. Sulfur is a component of several amino acids that are the building blocks of protein. Sulfur, other than that fed in the form of protein, is usually needed only when diets contain substantial amounts of nonprotein nitrogen (NPN). In these situations, the ratio of nitrogen to sulfur should be maintained between 10:1 and 15:1. High sulfur levels can interact with copper and molybdenum, which can result in a copper deficiency. Corn by-product feeds can be very high in sulfur. A neurological disorder (polioencephalomalacia) may result when cattle consume excessive quantities of these feeds, especially in the presence of other <strong>sources of sulfur such as water</strong>.</p><p></p><p><strong>Copper</strong>. Copper comprises an essential part of many different enzymes in the body. Copper is important for <strong>adequate growth</strong>, reproduction and immunity. Some breeds have been shown to be more prone to copper deficiencies. Unlike zinc, copper is stored tenaciously in the liver, and levels build up rapidly when animals are fed high levels of copper. Copper is extremely toxic to sheep, so many supplements sold to cattle producers contain little copper, primarily to prevent liability of the supplement manufacturer in case the product is fed to sheep. Cattle producers should avoid using a low copper mineral unless complimentary grazing programs with sheep are being used. Copper oxide should be avoided as a copper source because of its poor bioavailability, which will affect the level of copper required in supplements. <strong>High levels of molybdenum, sulfur, iron or zinc in the diet interfere with normal copper absorption and metabolism.</strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="upfrombottom, post: 768831, member: 13088"] This is why I asked about the sulfur. Ground water sometimes contain high concentrations of sulfur and iron. This was taken from our extention service website. [b]Sulfur[/b]. Sulfur is a component of several amino acids that are the building blocks of protein. Sulfur, other than that fed in the form of protein, is usually needed only when diets contain substantial amounts of nonprotein nitrogen (NPN). In these situations, the ratio of nitrogen to sulfur should be maintained between 10:1 and 15:1. High sulfur levels can interact with copper and molybdenum, which can result in a copper deficiency. Corn by-product feeds can be very high in sulfur. A neurological disorder (polioencephalomalacia) may result when cattle consume excessive quantities of these feeds, especially in the presence of other [b]sources of sulfur such as water[/b]. [b]Copper[/b]. Copper comprises an essential part of many different enzymes in the body. Copper is important for [b]adequate growth[/b], reproduction and immunity. Some breeds have been shown to be more prone to copper deficiencies. Unlike zinc, copper is stored tenaciously in the liver, and levels build up rapidly when animals are fed high levels of copper. Copper is extremely toxic to sheep, so many supplements sold to cattle producers contain little copper, primarily to prevent liability of the supplement manufacturer in case the product is fed to sheep. Cattle producers should avoid using a low copper mineral unless complimentary grazing programs with sheep are being used. Copper oxide should be avoided as a copper source because of its poor bioavailability, which will affect the level of copper required in supplements. [b]High levels of molybdenum, sulfur, iron or zinc in the diet interfere with normal copper absorption and metabolism.[/b] [/QUOTE]
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